Finally, we get to find out what happened to Martha--and what a tale! I'm not surprised that she had eventually spent time in a place where she could be helpful--that's our Martha, no matter the circumstance...
I think you deftly handled Evan trying to explain his involvement and Martha simply wanting to move on. If there is anything between them, it will be a while down the road anyway, so no need to rush the full truth, if it ever does come out.
Eagerly waiting the final chapter--and an epilogue!
